If the Thompson model of the atom was correct, then the result of Rutherford's gold foil experiment would have been:
If the Thompson model of the atom was correct, then the result of Rutherford's gold foil experiment would have been:
Option 1 -
All α - particles get bounced back by 180°.
Option 2 -
α - particles are deflected over a wide range of angles.
Option 3 -
All of α - particles pass through the gold foil without decrease in speed.
Option 4 -
α - particles pass through the gold foil deflected by small angles and with reduced speed.
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Correct Option - 1
Detailed Solution:When alpha particles pass through the gold foil, alpha particle deflected because according to Thompson model positive charge dispersed through out the atom.
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